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INS to Implement I-140/I485 Concurrent Filing
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Advance copy of interim INS rule allowing the concurrent filing of I-140 immigrant petitions and I-485 adjustment of status applications. EAD and advance parole applications also will be accepted. The notice is expected to be published on 7/31/02.
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New Form DS-158 Required of all F, M & J Nonimmigrants
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As of July 25, 2002, the new Form DS-158 “Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant” is required of all applicants for an F, M or J visa. It can be found on the Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov/DS-0158.pdf.
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Proposed Procedures for Verifying the Identity of Individuals Seeking to Open Financial Accounts
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The Treasury Dept., together with seven financial regulators, issued proposed rules that would require financial institutions to establish minimum procedures for identifying and verifying the identity of customers seeking to open financial accounts. 'Non-U.S. persons' would need to provide an identification number from a govt-issued document.
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Age-Out Protection Bill Cleared for President’s Signature
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AILA reports that the House of Representatives, on July 22, approved and cleared for the President legislation that addresses the problem of minor children losing their eligibility for certain immigration benefits as a result of INS processing delays.
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Change of Address Law To Be Enforced
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The Justice Department has announced that it will begin enforcing a 50-year-old law which requires all noncitizens to report changes of address within 10 days of moving. We encourage all our readers to contact their lawyers for instructions on how to comply with this serious development.
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California to raise tuition for foreign students
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University of California regents raised tuition for out-of-state and foreign students on Thursday over objections that the increase might conflict with a policy that gives some illegal immigrants an in-state tuition break.
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INS Release Announces Old Mexican BCCs Valid Until 10/1/02
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WASHINGTON – As part of the Enhanced Border Security Act, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) announced today that the older, non-biometric Mexican Border Crossing Card will be valid until October 1, 2002. Mexican nationals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for the new biometric BCC, Form DSP-150. The Department of State has issued over five million new cards since April 1998.
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Regulation Would Require Financial Institutions to Check IDs
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The Treasury Dept. announced proposed regulations to require financial institutions to obtain identification from customers opening new accounts. 'Non-U.S. persons' would need to provide an identification number from a government-issued document. The text of the regulations will be posted to InfoNet when published.
To view the Treasury Department's release concerning these regulations, Read on
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On-Line Tracking System for J-1Waiver Applications
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The Waiver Review Division of the State Department recently implemented an on-line case status system for Section 212(e) J-1 waiver cases. The site is http://63.70.23.80. Recent users report that they have found it to be fairly current.
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House Subcommittee Member Pushes 245(i) as Patriotic
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Rep. Jackson-Lee (D-TX), a member of the House Immigration Subcommittee, stated, "I hope that the Congress will move swiftly to pass 245(i) that will allow immigrants to access legalization and become citizens. This is long overdue. This is legislation that recognizes that we do not equate immigration to terrorism, and it is as patriotic as the legislation that we have just passed today."
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Expedited Naturalization for Active Duty Service Members
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President Bush issued an executive order waiving certain requirements for noncitizens serving in the active duty armed services wishing to file for naturalization.
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Foreign Physician Waiver Program Extension Approved by House
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The House of Representatives, on June 25, passed legislation that would renew and extend for another two years the “Conrad State 20” program, which allows states to request waivers of the two-year home residence requirement of INA § 212(e) for certain J–1 physicians who agree to work in medically underserved areas for a period of at least three years.
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Gekas Introduces Restrictionist Immigration Bill
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Representative George Gekas (R-PA), Chair of the House Immigration, Border Security and Claims Subcommittee, introduced H.R. 5013 and made a statement explicitly linking immigration with terrorism.
